Installations Manager – Data Centre / Critical Power Infrastructure
Location: Slough, South East England, United Kingdom. Company: JR UK. Client/Employer: Redline Group – Specialist Recruitment for Technology & Electronics Companies.
Overview
Are you an experienced electrical installations professional with a background delivering critical power infrastructure within data centre environments?
Our client, a global leader in sustainable IT and infrastructure solutions, is expanding its technical services division across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Installations Manager who combines strong technical electrical knowledge with the ability to oversee and coordinate projects across mission‑critical environments.
Responsibilities
* Take ownership of electrical installation projects from handover through to completion, ensuring safe and efficient delivery on site.
* Manage and coordinate installation teams, subcontractors, and site activities across multiple UK projects.
* Oversee the installation of UPS systems, PDUs, load bank connections, power distribution equipment, containment, and associated electrical infrastructure.
* Carry out site surveys, review technical drawings, and ensure installations are completed to specification.
* Support project delivery activities including planning, scheduling, reporting, and client coordination.
* Act as the main point of contact on site for engineers, subcontractors, and customers.
* Ensure all works are completed in line with health & safety regulations, RAMS, and industry standards.
* Conduct toolbox talks, site inspections, and resolve technical or installation issues as they arise.
* Assist with quotations, installation planning, documentation, and progress reporting.
* Work closely with internal project management and technical teams to ensure successful delivery of critical infrastructure projects.
Qualifications & Skills
* Proven experience in an Installations Manager, Electrical Supervisor, Site Manager, or similar role within data centres or mission‑critical environments.
* Strong hands‑on experience installing electrical infrastructure including UPS systems, PDUs, load banks, switchgear, cabling, and power distribution systems.
* Electrical qualifications essential – NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, HNC/HND, or equivalent in Electrical Installation/Electrical Engineering.
* Strong understanding of electrical infrastructure installations within live critical environments.
* Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and technical specifications.
* Experience coordinating subcontractors and managing installation activities on site.
* Good project coordination and organisational skills, with the ability to manage timelines and client expectations.
* Strong understanding of health & safety procedures and safe systems of work.
* Full UK driving licence.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing global organisation delivering high‑profile critical infrastructure projects across the UK. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing technically demanding electrical installations within fast‑paced data centre environments.
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